heartbeat in French

heartbeat in French is pulsation, battement, rythme cardiaque — heartbeat means a single pulse of the heart, or the steady rhythm of the heart pumping.

heartbeat in French

pulsation

noun

One pulsation of the heart; especially an irregular one, hence the emotion which causes it.

battement

noun

One pulsation of the heart; especially an irregular one, hence the emotion which causes it.

rythme cardiaque

noun

The rhythm at which a heart pulsates, a cardiac indicator.

What does "heartbeat" mean?

noun A single pulse of the heart, or the steady rhythm of the heart pumping.
"The nurse checked the baby's heartbeat with a small handheld monitor."
noun A very brief moment in time.
"In a heartbeat, the whole plan fell apart."
noun A repeating signal sent by a computer system to show it is still running properly.
"The server sends a heartbeat every ten seconds so the monitoring tool knows it hasn't crashed."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

heartbeat in a sentence

The nurse checked the baby's heartbeat with a small handheld monitor.
You could hear his heartbeat quicken as he waited for the results.
In a heartbeat, the whole plan fell apart.
The server sends a heartbeat every ten seconds so the monitoring tool knows it hasn't crashed.

Similar words in French

pulse throb

Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "heartbeat" in French?

"heartbeat" in French is pulsation, battement, rythme cardiaque. heartbeat means: A single pulse of the heart, or the steady rhythm of the heart pumping.

How do you use "heartbeat" in a sentence?

Example: "The nurse checked the baby's heartbeat with a small handheld monitor." In French, "heartbeat" is pulsation, battement, rythme cardiaque.

Are there other ways to say "heartbeat" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "heartbeat": pulsation, battement, rythme cardiaque.

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